Got their famous Strawberry Cake in place of a regular Birthday Cake...Oh!!! My!!! Goodness!!!…read moreIt was tremendous...!!! They did an excellent job and even carried it out for me...(I had ordered a 20" cake and it was rather large and I am currently having to use a walker...) Thanks for a wonderful experience and a wonderful, fantastic Strawberry Cake...it was a hit for my birthday person...!!!

Don't get me wrong, they have great pastries but, their NEVER if hardly open. If it's not some…read morespecial holiday hours, they're just closed early or just like now some special temporary summer hours. Which I'm sure will be altered. This place is not how it used to be .

Apparently, I haven't been to Monita's in four years. I'm so…read moreglad I made it back here because they do a really nice job. They offer such a variety of unique sweet treats. I definitely had to get a regular glazed donut and I also grabbed a few other tasty treats! (See pics from recent visit). Everything is always so fresh and not overly sweet, which is the part I love the most. Despite arriving pretty late in the day on a Friday, we still had a great selection to pick from. The gentleman working was extremely helpful and took time to engage with us. This is such a warm & welcoming bakery. I highly recommend paying them a visit whenever you visit the area. There are a few tables to sit inside or outside. They also have a drive thru for convenience.

I LOVE Monita's! They make special gluten-free donuts. No one around here does that for miles. I…read moremoved, so I now drive over an hour to get my donuts. I made a special order for my birthday and it was ready to go when I got there. I also love their themed donuts, which are so fun. Kiddos love to come here because they have a large selection. Cute space to sit outside and inside too when they aren't real busy.

Pop donuts today. Pop donuts tomorrow. They will always be my fav!! The donuts & kolaches are…read moredelicious. I know a few people who claim they've had the best apple fritter from another donut shop in town. I disagree. Pop donut has THE BEST apple fritter in town! The service is always nice & professional. If you opt to sit inside, the shop has a few tables and it's a comfortable environment. Pro tip. Arrive early for the best selection to choose from.

I absolutely love Pop's Donuts! You will often catch me here before work picking up a box for me…read moreand my coworkers and students. The staff is always so friendly and patient, and they have some of the best donuts in the city. The prices can't be beat either! Pro Tip: As with any bakery or donut shop, go early for the best selections as many favorites tend to run out.

Such a cozy and retro space! Not too bright but just the right amount of neon and nostalgia from…read moredecor to seating areas. Service was quick, friendly, and helpful when picking flavor choices. I dined in and enjoyed the vanilla doughnut more than the fritter, mainly because if the fritter was warmed up it would have been amazing! Cold cinnamon, glaze, bread, and apples aren't as appealing to me, but maybe I missed an option to warm it up. That wouldn't stop me from visiting again!

This donut shop was a surprise stop after our walking tour of the Rotary Trail. A very cute donut…read moreshop with retro diner vibes and friendly staff. We ordered a maple sea salt and apple cider donut along with some little mini sidekicks to split among our group. The maple sea salt was my favorite of the bunch. Glad we were able to grab some yummy treats while visiting downtown Birmingham!

Wanted to satisfy a sweet tooth and checked out what was near me with pastries available. After a…read moresearch I decided on this shop. I wanted a bite but not a lot so I got a lemon filled coated and a chocolate filled chocolate coated donut. It satisfied my craving and was just the right amount to suit a now and later situation. The clerk that waited on me was very helpful and answered my questions. The store is right on the main road with an open air atmosphere. I will return.

This location is in my neck of the woods so this is the one I frequent. On occasion, I stop here…read moreand purchase a dozen or two to take to work to share with my coworkers or students. While this location does not make the doughnuts in house, sometimes they are still warm when received. Every now and then, the "Hot" sign is on. Service is normally good here. The ambiance is a typical doughnut shop. Pro Tip: Sign up for discounts and promotions online through their app. This year, they gave me a free 6 pack during my birthday month as a rewards club member.

Ok. Every time somebody comes into town, I take them here. It's almost a requirement that I take…read morethem here. It is SO good and I have not been disappointed every time I've come here. They have such creative flavors, and I appreciate the acknowledgment to people coming in with different diet restrictions. They have some flavors that are staples like chocolate, vanilla and a few others (I always get the chocolate flavor with something else) but the others can rotate. But seriously, go here and just just enjoy the flavors here. The flavors just pop in your mouth. I just had the coconut lime sea salt paired with chocolate, and the chocolate was just as creamy and smooth as always, and the coconut was so sooo unique and bursting with flavor and so refreshing. The people behind the counter were so nice and allowed me to try as many flavors as I wanted. This is very kid friendly - they have a small table at the back so kids can sit there very family friendly. Clean place and loved the vibe here!

The Sweet and the Absurd: A Birmingham Creamery's Baffling Economics…read moreTo step into Big Spoon Creamery in Birmingham is to subject oneself to a masterclass in both artisanal delight and bureaucratic absurdity. On my visits--a pilgrimage undertaken reliably every month and a half--the front-line staff have never been anything short of exemplary. They are the cheerful stewards of a deeply baffling system, executing their duties with a warmth that almost distracts you from the institutional quirks around them. I say "institutional" because the management themselves are entirely phantom. They are never seen on the floor. Perhaps this is a calculated evasion; if they were ever present, they would surely have to field a relentless, exasperated inquisition regarding the tragic and ongoing absence of their finest creation: the "Magic City." Why an ice cream parlor would willingly suppress its undisputed masterpiece remains an enduring mystery. Even if the economics of its ingredients demanded a premium surcharge, "Magic City" ought to be enshrined as an immovable staple on the menu. Instead, the menu is a restless, ever-shifting carousel. I concede that a relentless churn of novelty is a virtue to a certain type of customer, but the soul of a great neighborhood institution relies on the comforting reliability of a few anchor flavors. At Big Spoon, just as you develop an affection for a flavor, it vanishes into the ether. Then, we must examine the rewards program, an endeavor so poorly conceived it borders on the avant-garde. The mathematics are punishingly flat: one point per order, regardless of whether the patron spends a single dollar or one hundred. The rational response to such a broken incentive structure is, naturally, to weaponize the system. To extract any genuine value, the savvy customer is forced into a theatrical display of micro-transactions, paying for each scoop separately. It is a loophole that needlessly punishes the very staff who make the establishment shine, forcing them to run the register three or four times for a single family's dessert. Finally, there is the creamery's bizarre pricing taxonomy. A close study of the board reveals an accidental arbitrage opportunity: the customer is objectively better off purchasing two distinct pints of ice cream and two empty waffle cones to assemble on their own time, rather than engaging in the straightforward, intended transaction of ordering ice cream scooped directly into a cone. Whoever is pulling the levers behind the curtain at Big Spoon clearly fancies themselves a clever operator, disrupting the traditional ice cream parlor model with dynamic menus and gamified loyalty. But in their pursuit of perpetual novelty and labyrinthine economics, they have embodied the old proverb perfectly: they are entirely too clever by half.

Visited the location in Pizitz Building and was impressed by how beautiful the LA Moreliana…read morelocation was. The deserts were beautifully lined up in a glass cooler when we arrived. We picked the chocolate tres leches cake and it was DELICIOUS!

Visited their new spot at The Pitiz food hall. Ordered a churro it was so good I ate it immediately…read moreand didn't think to take a picture until I was done. The churro was fresh, made to order, the BEST I've ever had. Staff is very friendly. Please come out and support their new location.

I've previously only ever been to Saturn for concerts, but there is so much more that this venue…read moreoffers. From local coffee, video and board games galore, a full bar (with THC and NA options, bless!), and a live music room, Saturn guarantees a fun outing. You could easily come here and not spend any money- simply sit back with friends and a board game, and your night doesn't have to cost a dime! My boyfriend and I hung out here for the evening playing Scrabble while nursing on a Seltzer. This is truly one of Birmingham's best spots, period. The inside is so unique and thoughtfully decorated. Birmingham is lucky to have a spot like Saturn!

Saturn is a cool venue! I forget about it , unfortunately! I was recently here for a MOTH event and…read moreI had a nice time. There isn't any food but there is an extensive drink menu. Pricing is decent. The staff were cool but not overly friendly. I feel like there is so much nostalgia here! Board games and old school video games are available. I have added Saturn to my list of places to frequent more in 2025. I don't recommend the frozen drinks , they weren't good to.

The food AND drinks were absolutely 10/10! Every bite was packed with bold, incredible flavors…read moreinspired by the traditions of Spain, Portugal, Uruguay, and Argentina. The tapas-style dishes make it so fun to try a little bit of everything. Which I definitely did. I also loved the open-layout atmosphere, with both indoor and outdoor dining options. It's no surprise this spot earned a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand designation! Amir was our server and was amazing....thank you I'll definitely be going back again and again!

First time dining at Ovenbird for a private dinner, and overall it was a great experience. We went…read morefamily style and started with a glass of Picpoul de Pinet -- dry with just a touch of sweetness, perfect way to kick things off. For starters, the beef fat candle was a fun and unexpected highlight: it comes out lit, and you wait for the flame to die down before stirring everything together. For mains we shared the hanger steak and the seafood fideos, both excellent, and finished with a trio of desserts -- meringue, tres leches, and the seven-layer chocolate cake. Every single dish was phenomenal, easily some of the best food I've had recently. The only knock is the service. Once we placed our order, it was surprisingly difficult to flag our waiter down for anything else. Given how good the food was, I'd absolutely go back, but hoping for a bit more attentiveness next time.